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Throwback Thursday: 1977 Mercedes-Benz 230C road test

Back in 1977, we tried what would prove to be by far the least common variant of the hugely successful Mercedes-Benz W123 – the Coupé. Did it live up to the promise of its sportier looks?

Throwback Thursday: 1977 Mercedes-Benz 230C road test
Artz Audi Quattro Kombi estate rear
Artz Audi Quattro Kombi estate rear
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Throwback Thursday: German tuner's Audi Quattro estate and Audi 80-derived Quattro foor-door

In 1980, we took a look at the work of Günter Artz, an eccentric German in the business of performance cars up to make some beautifully finished, practical mongrels

Throwback Thursday: German tuner's Audi Quattro estate and Audi 80-derived Quattro foor-door
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Throwback Thursday: 1933 Wolseley Hornet Saloon road test

We tested the latest version of Wolseley's 12hp Hornet Saloon, commending it for its "outstanding attractiveness in comfort, refinement and convenience"

Throwback Thursday: 1933 Wolseley Hornet Saloon road test
Opinion

Opinion: autonomous cars will solve the problem of phone-distracted drivers

Too many people use their phones behind the wheel in motorway queues; autonomous cars could kill both of those birds with one stone

Opinion: autonomous cars will solve the problem of phone-distracted drivers
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Throwback Thursday: Health hazards of diesel, 1996

Back in 1996, we reported on diesel "feeling the wrath of the environmental and health lobbies". So, how far have things progressed?

Throwback Thursday: Health hazards of diesel, 1996
News

Throwback Thursday 1967: The future of electric cars and the Ford Comuta concept

Our thoughts from 1967 on Ford's tiny Comuta electric concept car, the future of electric vehicles as a whole and what would eventually replace the internal combustion engine

Throwback Thursday 1967: The future of electric cars and the Ford Comuta concept
News

Throwback Thursday: 1951 Ferrari 212 Export road test

On 15 June 1951, we conducted a full road test of a Ferrari for the first time: the roofless, two-seat 212 Export sports car

Throwback Thursday: 1951 Ferrari 212 Export road test
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Throwback Thursday: Rolls-Royce Phantom first drive, 2003

On 26 February 2003, Autocar drove the Phantom VIII for the first time. After a decades-long slump, had BMW brought Rolls back to regal quality?

Throwback Thursday: Rolls-Royce Phantom first drive, 2003
News

Manor F1 team collapses

The Manor Racing MRT F1 team was placed into administration on 6 January and has now collapsed after failing to find a buyer

Manor F1 team collapses
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Austin Montego 1.6L road test - Throwback Thursday

On 19 May 1984, we took Austin's new affordable family saloon for a spin. And although it's hardly fondly remembered now, we were quite pleased with the Montego

Austin Montego 1.6L road test - Throwback Thursday
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2017 Skoda Octavia facelift pricing and specs revealed

The Skoda Octavia facelift brings more power and sharper styling; it's on sale now priced from £17,055 to £30,085

2017 Skoda Octavia facelift pricing and specs revealed

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